Trump's Cabinet Taking Shape, A Congressional Bathroom Bill, FEMA Director Discusses Alleged Bias, Trump Legal Issues On Hold

Today on America in the Morning Trump’s Cabinet Growing As President-elect Donald Trump continues to name people to potentially be a part of his Cabinet next year, the House Ethics Committee will meet later today to determine whether they will release their investigation into charges of sexual trafficking of underage women and drug use by Trump's pick to be the next attorney general, former Congressman Matt Gaetz. John Stolnis has more from Washington. A Capital Bathroom Bill Republicans in the U-S House of Representatives are proposing a ban on transgender women from using women's restrooms in the Capitol building. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. Hush Money Legal Limbo New York City’s top prosecutor says his office will oppose dismissing Donald Trump’s hush money conviction, which could leave the outcome of the case in the hands of the judge. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Wyoming Abortion Laws Denied A pair of Wyoming abortion laws have been struck down, including one that banned emergency contraception pills. Correspondent Ben Thomas reports. Democrat Leadership Stays The Same There will be no change in the Democrat leadership in the House of Representatives. House Democrats voted unanimously to reelect Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Rape Trial Underway A trial is getting underway in New Hampshire for a youth center worker accused of violence against someone in his care. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports. Good & Bad For SpaceX A Space-X Starship rocket splashed down in the Gulf of Mexico on Tuesday after the company aborted its second attempt to “catch” the returning booster at the launch pad. Gaetz Pick Still Being Scrutinized Donald Trump continues to bring together his cabinet. The president-elect has named WWE wrestling executive Linda McMahon as his pick for Education Secretary, physician and TV star Dr. Mehmet Oz to serve as administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Wall Street’s Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick to become Commerce Secretary. Trouble continues to follow his choice for Attorney General. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on an allegation that AG-designate Matt Gaetz had sex with a 17-year-old – audio courtesy of CBS News. Trump Legal Issues President-Elect Donald Trump's transition into his second term in the White House is wading into unchartered legal territory. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports. House Grills FEMA Chief The head of FEMA was on the hot seat, grilled by a House committee over concerns of political bias. Correspondent Ed Donahue reports. Bomb Cyclone For The West Heading into Northern California and the Pacific Northwest is an historic weather event expected to bring feet of rain and snow, and the likelihood of storm damage. Bob Brown has the latest on the bomb cyclone. New York City Drought For the first time in more than 20 years, New York City is issuing a drought warning to its more than 8 million residents. Correspondent Julie Walker reports. Iran’s Nuclear Plans There’s a concerning report from a United Nations watchdog agency regarding Iran and its nuclear plans. Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports. Tech News Alphabet, owned by parent company Google, may be forced by the DOJ to sell off the world's most popular internet browser, Google Chrome. Here’s Chuck Palm with today's tech report. Finally NBC says the West Coast-version of Suits, called Suits L-A will soon hit prime time. Kevin Carr reports. While there has been talk of some people leaving the United States after Donald Trump’s election victory, one European country seems to be seeing the Trump election as an opportunity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices